Greetings Balanced Life Family,
The holidays have begun and we know that even though we’ll probably be celebrating them a bit differently, due to Covid 19, we still intend to eat a holiday meal. I just want to remind you to watch your portions. Let’s not overeat!
I know the food looks delicious and you want to load up that plate, but overeating is bad for your health. How many times have you gotten up from the table and felt like a stuffed turkey? I can’t count the number of times I’ve done it and believe me, it’s not a good feeling. I used to gain a whopping ten pounds over the holiday season. I had to make some serious changes. So, what did I do?
First, I stopped eating like it was the last meal ever! Can you identify with that?
Secondly, I stopped eating so fast. There have been times when I’ve actually used the stopwatch on my phone to help me slow down. Did you know that it takes about twenty minutes for the brain to send a message to the stomach? When I ate fast, I got all of that food inside of me in less than twenty minutes and before my brain could send the message “STOP! YOU’VE HAD ENOUGH!” I’d already cleaned my plate. I had to learn to slow down.
Thirdly, I’ve found that it helps to drink a glass of water before my meal. That gives a feeling of being full, which helps discourage overeating. That’s a simple little trick, but it can be very effective.
So there you have it, a few tips to help you develop or maintain that great body that God has given you. Be blessed! Enjoy your thanksgiving meal, center your thoughts on being thankful, and watch your holiday eating. I love you Balanced Life Family! “HAPPY THANKSGIVING!”
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